Naked intruder shot after homeowner says he choked dog

Man wouldn't give police his name

Published 8:16 AM EST Jan 03, 2013

MIAMI -

A naked intruder shot after allegedly throttling a Miami family's dog and trying to bite its owner is refusing to cooperate with authorities.

Police said the homeowner heard the dog barking at about 5 a.m. Wednesday and went to investigate. The homeowner saw the naked man trying to choke the animal and rushed to free it, according to police, who also said the naked man bit the homeowner.